"US Boosts Taiwan's Defense with $500M Arms Sale Amid Escalating Chinese Aggression"

The Biden administration has approved a $500 million arms sale to Taiwan, including infrared search tracking systems and related equipment for advanced F-16 fighter jets, despite objections from China. The move is likely to draw fierce criticism from Beijing, which considers Taiwan a renegade province. The State Department stated that the sale supports Taiwan's efforts to modernize its armed forces and maintain a credible defensive capability. China has recently increased its military activity around Taiwan, including sending fighter jets and navy vessels near the island.